The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro requires a minimum of 122 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UNC Greensboro accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UNC Greensboro has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 58% of students who start college at UNC Greensboro graduate within six years.

UNC Greensboro offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UNC Greensboro may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At UNC Greensboro?

UNC Greensboro has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UNC Greensboro directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UNC Greensboro

When choosing a major, UNC Greensboro students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UNC Greensboro.

Student Designed Majors

UNC Greensboro allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UNC Greensboro does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at UNC Greensboro

UNC Greensboro offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Does UNC Greensboro Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ UNC Greensboro offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UNC Greensboro Offer Online Classes?

✅ UNC Greensboro has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UNC Greensboro Offer AP Credit?

✅ UNC Greensboro offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UNC Greensboro Have An Honors Program?

✅ UNC Greensboro offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UNC Greensboro.

Does UNC Greensboro Require Internships?

❌ Students at UNC Greensboro are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Library

The main library on campus is the Walter Clinton Jackson Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UNC Greensboro

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UNC Greensboro offers these dual degree programs:

•Applied Economics, English, Communication Studies, Mathematics, Applied Geography, Accounting, Economics, Consumer Apparel and Retail Studies, Information Technology and Management, Computer Science, Recreation and Parks Management, Information Syste

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UNC Greensboro have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UNC Greensboro has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UNC Greensboro include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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